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=The Tale of Rose=

=Episode 15=

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(To Su) Be my girlfriend.

Reply 1 to agree.

Reply 2 to disagree.

Hello?

Come and see me.

Okay.

Why haven't you gone home?

Come, have a drink with me.

Today

has been so exhausting.

How are you?

Did your trip home go well?

Same as always.

Well,

you've worked with me for so many years.

I know your situation.

Though I can't promote you or raise your salary

just because you have difficulties,

if you need money, you must...

I don't need it.

If money can solve it, it's not a real problem.

You're like this.

You hate owing people favors.

Right, Su?

What did you say?

Su.

What's wrong?

Only Huang Yimei can call you like that?

No.

It's kind of funny

when you say it.

Su, Su, Su.

No, it really doesn't suit you. Stop it.

Drink up.

It's too weird.

People need

to work hard

but also enjoy life.

Come on.

Have a drink.

You keep

everything inside.

Sometimes you need

to relax

and open up.

Got it.

You're pretty good at dancing.

Didn't know

you could dance.

Next time we go out,

I'll take you dancing.

I sent the text days ago.

She must have seen it by now.

Su

is like a cat.

She seems independent and aloof,

but once you get to know her, you realize

if she doesn't dislike you,

it means she likes you.

What does that mean?

If she likes me, why hasn't she replied?

You've known her for so long. Don't you get her?

Forget about that.

Tell me.

Could my text have scared her off?

Is she ignoring me now?

Give her some time.

There's no time left.

Why are you here?

Come in.

Have you been drinking?

A little.

About the text

a few days ago.

Is it

"yes"

or

"yes"?

No.

Why not?

We've known each other for so long.

We've had our fights and good times.

We even did that a few days ago.

I thought it was great too.

Do you think there's something wrong with me?

I was sexually assaulted before.

My stepfather

raped me

when I was

sixteen years old.

Who is it?

Mom!

Mom!

Get away from me!

Don't come closer!

Let go of me! Let go!

Let go of me!

You asked me

how I got the scar on my arm, right?

It happened that night.

It damaged the nerves.

It took a long time to heal.

I told my mom about it.

She didn't believe me.

She scolded me

and accused me of being seductive.

Nonsense!

You're lying! Shameless!

You did nothing wrong.

Of course, I did nothing wrong.

I don't need sympathy.

I also

don't need men.

That's just how I am.

If you can handle it,

we can continue being friends.

If not,

delete my number.

Our son hasn't been himself lately.

He hasn't been around for days

and doesn't call.

What could he be doing?

Zhenhua often has to entertain clients with his superiors.

The work on the project is complicated.

He must be busy.

Yes.

Being busy with work and ignoring us is normal.

But last weekend, when he came home,

his hair was a mess.

He seemed absent-minded all the time

and hard of hearing.

I found it hard for him to respond to me.

Something must be wrong.

Don't worry. What could possibly be wrong?

He suddenly blurted out

during dinner,

"The beauty of Venus lies in her imperfection."

What's that supposed to mean?

Is he thinking of self-harm?

I'm not hungry. I just ate something.

Then eat later.

Pizza?

Are you Huang Yimei?

Well, we'll be going now.

- Bye-bye. - Bye-bye.

I'm Hu Lin,

like Lin in Guan Zhilin.

I'm Fang Xiewen's girlfriend.

Do you need something?

How did you two meet?

How long have you known each other?

I'm talking to you.

I've known Fang Xiewen for two years.

I understand him.

He's helpful,

so please have some boundaries

and stay away from my boyfriend, okay?

I'm talking...

Let go.

Tiny.

Tiny, be good.

I'll find a place and move out soon.

Hi, I'm Fang Xiewen

from the Computer Science Department.

I know who you are.

May I ask

how Huang Yimei is doing lately?

You still have the nerve to ask.

Your girlfriend Hu Lin came to see her.

Since you have a girlfriend,

stay away from Huang Yimei.

Huang,

let me explain.

This...

This isn't what you think.

That girl...

Su,

I haven't received your emails for a long time.

How have you been?

(Inbox)

I don't know what happened between you and my brother.

Neither of you want to tell me.

(Outbox) The problem has always been with me.

He just happened

to see my dark side.

Everyone, please submit everything

by the end of this week, okay?

Go on.

Everyone has a dark side,

but that has nothing to do with feelings.

Everything you mentioned

is about what you can't

or shouldn't do,

not what you don't want to do.

Su,

talk to my brother.

Even if it can't be resolved,

at least give him an answer.

Good for you.

Showing up unannounced in this cold weather.

You've never lived alone.

How could I be at ease?

I'm here to help you tidy up.

Tidy up what?

I'll move out in a couple of days.

Didn't you just move in?

Where are you moving?

You must be Mrs. Huang, right?

- Hello. - Mrs. Huang, let me help you.

No need. You're too kind.

Careful.

Let me help, Mrs. Huang.

Thank you, young man.

What's your name?

Mrs. Huang, I'm Fang Xiewen.

I live here too.

I'm also studying at Fudan.

I was just worried about Rose living alone.

I'm relieved for her to have a familiar neighbor.

You can rest assured, Mrs. Huang.

Up here.

Here we are.

Thank you, thank you.

- I'll take it. - Mrs. Huang, it's really okay.

- I'll take it. - It's okay. Let me. You're too kind.

You don't need to be so polite.

Thank you. It's fine. Thank you.

Alright, come in.

Mrs. Huang,

if you need anything, just let me know.

Mom,

don't trouble him.

What's he done to you?

Nothing.

I don't want any misunderstandings.

Tiny.

Tiny, come here.

Tiny, come here.

- I'll hold you. - Mom, what did you bring?

It's so heavy.

All your favorite foods.

Come on, I'll hold you.

Alright.

Come on, Grandma brought you some meat.

- Eat meat, come on. - Say Grandma.

Look. I brought you some food.

Mom,

if my brother has children, you'll definitely spoil them.

Why does it have to be your brother's?

Can't it be yours?

I'm not getting married.

Where would I get a child?

Don't think about love again, huh?

Indeed.

What's going on with your brother and Su?

Whenever I ask,

your brother's face turns pale as a sheet.

Did Su say anything to you?

Mom,

if they don't want to tell us, we shouldn't ask.

Mom, I have classes this afternoon.

You should take a nap.

Turn on the electric blanket.

Okay, you go ahead.

Don't worry about me.

Okay, you go.

- Go ahead. - Okay.

Hi, doing housework?

Hi.

Mrs. Huang, are you going out?

I'm going to buy some groceries.

I was about to go shopping too.

I'll go with you.

No need, I know the way. It's close.

It's no trouble, Mrs. Huang. I'll accompany you.

Wait a moment.

Mrs. Huang.

These vegetables are quite fresh.

Yes, they are very fresh.

How much are these vegetables?

These are 0.4 yuan for half a kilo.

0.4 yuan for half a kilo.

And these tomatoes?

These are 0.5 yuan for half a kilo.

- 0.5 yuan. - 0.5 yuan for half a kilo.

That's good. I'll take a few.

- Okay. - Three should be enough.

- Alright. - Okay, thanks.

Do you need these as well, Mrs. Huang?

- Yes, this too. - Okay.

Here, take this as well.

Alright, okay.

Yes, this one too. Let me see.

Celery is good too. Very fresh.

Fry some celery later.

- Celery is 0.6 yuan for half a kilo. - How much is this?

0.6 yuan for half a kilo.

0.6 yuan.

Well,

0.6 yuan.

Okay, I'll take some.

Alright.

Weigh them together.

The total is 2.4 yuan.

- Okay, 2.4 yuan. - How much? No, no, no.

- No need. - I'll pay myself.

I don't need your money.

- No, no, no. - Don't be so polite, Mrs. Huang.

It's fine.

Here.

Take 2.4 yuan.

No need to be so polite.

Having you come with me is already enough.

Really, thank you.

- Okay, thank you. - You're welcome.

- Put them in the basket. - Put them in the basket.

Here, here.

Here you go, together.

- Alright. - Okay.

Careful.

I have a tissue, Mrs. Huang.

Oh, you do?

You're very thoughtful.

Here you go. 9 yuan.

9 yuan. That's good.

Alright.

Here you go.

I'll make braised pork for you tonight.

That's great, Mrs. Huang.

I'll carry this.

- It's heavy. - No need.

You've already accompanied me shopping and helped me carry them.

Thank you very much.

No problem, Mrs. Huang.

Mrs. Huang,

I think Huang has some misunderstandings about me,

but I haven't had the chance to explain.

My daughter

has that kind of temperament.

She's full of thorns.

Please bear with her.

She'll be fine eventually.

It's okay.

I actually think

Huang has a pretty good temper.

Really?

Well, if you say so.

Adding vinegar is a good way to remove the smell.

If we sprinkle some chopped green onions, it will be perfect.

Wait a moment, Mrs. Huang.

I have green onions.

See? Homegrown green onions.

Take as much as you need.

Just one stalk is enough.

Here you go, one stalk.

Yes, these small green onions.

My daughter's room also has a vase

similar to this one.

This vase was a gift from her to me.

But I'm not as elegant as she is.

I don't arrange flowers.

I can only grow some green onions.

Green onions are still something.

I think they are better than her wildflowers.

More practical.

Mrs. Huang, can we take the black fungus out now?

Yes.

Drain the water

and we'll fry them later.

Alright.

Fang,

have dinner with us later.

I'll help explain things to her.

Okay.

Dinner is ready.

Having dinner early today?

Yes.

So many delicious dishes.

Hurry, wash your hands, and eat.

- Smells good. - Go wash your hands.

Alright.

Hurry, hurry.

Fang, come up and eat.

Okay, Mrs. Huang.

Come in.

Mrs. Huang.

I invited Fang to dinner.

Come on, sit down.

Okay.

Have a seat.

Let's eat.

Sit down. Let's eat.

Join us.

Don't be shy.

You're in your third year of graduate school, right?

Have you found a job yet?

I've sent out some resumes.

The internet industry has developed very quickly in recent years.

Last year, several big companies came for campus recruitment.

They offered job offers before graduation.

I think this year's job prospects

should be even better.

In our country,

we've lagged behind the West in high-tech industries.

The next few decades

will depend on you young people.

There are many opportunities in various industries now.

Psychology,

in our country, is still an emerging field.

Huang's major will

definitely have great potential in the future.

She's not settled yet.

She might not necessarily work in this field after graduation.

Enjoy. Don't be shy.

Alright.

I'm not sure

if this food suits your taste.

It's delicious.

Fang has already explained it to me.

You misunderstood him.

That girl is not his girlfriend.

Huang,

I'm sorry.

Because of this matter,

I caused you so much trouble.

I'm sorry.

Hu Lin is not my girlfriend.

I've made it clear to her.

She won't bother you anymore.

That girl was pursuing Fang,

and she saw you as a rival.

Fang felt wronged.

I consider you a friend.

I didn't lie to you.

Actually, I don't need to explain

whether I have a girlfriend or not.

I wasn't planning to date.

Dating is a luxury

for me.

It's a burden.

I don't have the time,

nor the financial means.

My dad

passed away when I was very young.

My mom worked two jobs alone

to support me until college.

I worked part-time since freshman year,

and struggled for a long time

when I got the grad school recommendation.

Once I decided to pursue my master's,

there was no turning back.

I'll give my all

to earn a full scholarship.

I just have a few years

at school.

I'm not qualified to think about love.

Come on.

Don't focus on talking.

Eat the shrimp.

Thank you, Mrs. Huang,

How can I let you wash dishes?

Come on, I got it. Let me.

- Look at you. - Mrs. Huang.

You two talk, and I'll wash them.

Well.

Sorry to trouble you, really.

No worries.

I think he can be a good friend

because neither of you wants to be in a relationship.

I just want something simple

and relaxing.

Then I'm relieved.

One shouldn't go grocery shopping

on an empty stomach.

You'll end up buying the wrong things,

putting things you don't really want in the cart.

Similarly,

you shouldn't

start a relationship when feeling lonely.

I'm not lonely.

Rose,

don't be too hard on yourself.

People still need friends.

(Inbox, To Su)

Su,

do you feel lonely?

Is loneliness really that scary?

There's nothing for you here today.

You may leave now.

Give me the key.

Long time no see.

It's been a while.

Fifteen days.

If you count from when we met at the office,

plus nine hours and seventeen minutes.

Do you know why I remember it so clearly?

These days I haven't seen you,

I've been thinking about what you said

and about

what I should say to you.

My mind

was all over the place.

Then don't say it.

Su,

can I call you like that too?

Others date

by getting to know each other,

then confessing,

and happily staying together.

They might also argue

and

spend the night in the end.

But we started with arguments

and then happily became friends for a few days.

After that night,

I found out I didn't know you at all.

This sequence is all messed up.

So?

After thinking about it for so many days,

I still like you.

Are you pitying me?

No.

You...

Why would you think that?

Didn't I make it clear last time?

I don't need a man.

You can't judge all men

based on one.

Su,

you taught me to exercise,

ran with me, and talked with me.

You don't dislike me, right?

Then

why can't our relationship

move forward?

No need.

Let's have a try.

Let's have a try.

You...

Just treat me like I'm here to apply.

I'm applying to be your boyfriend,

with a trial period of six months.

If it doesn't work, you can fire me.

Is that okay?

Tina.

This is next quarter's project management plan.

When it comes to personnel and management,

I've always trusted you very much

because you're calm and rational enough.

But

I haven't assigned

any art planning projects to you.

Do you know why?

Why?

Art planning requires emotional investment.

It's about reflecting emotions.

But I think

you lack emotional sensitivity.

Let me put it this way.

You're not good at expressing emotions.

If your goal

is to be a professional manager,

with your current abilities,

whether at Cyan

or any other company,

you'll be fine.

But if you want to succeed

in the art industry,

you must learn to balance reason and emotion.

Don't be afraid of losing control.

Go ahead and fall in love.

Is it a job requirement?

Of course not.

Just some personal advice from me.

You can take it

or leave it.

I'm not interested in your private life.

But I think

you've been stuck

in a very oppressive state for a long time.

If this continues,

you'll lose sensitivity to beauty.

The question you asked me last time made me think for a long time.

(Rose)

Loneliness itself isn't scary.

What's scary is

when a person is lonely for a long time,

grows thick scales,

and loses the ability to get close to others.

Once you long for warmth,

you have to endure the pain

and peel off the scales

one by one with your own hands.

Morning, Senior Fang.

Morning.

Are you going back to school too?

Yes, back to school.

Has Mrs. Huang returned to Beijing?

She's already arrived.

Thank you for picking the Shanghai specialty.

You're welcome.

By the way,

I just bought this in the morning.

It's still warm. Have it.

What about you?

I'm not hungry, come on.

Here.

You haven't had breakfast, right?

Thank you.

The bus is here. The bus is here.

(If you once longed for something,)

(but you could never get it,)

(you'd hypnotize yourself)

(and tell yourself you don't need it,)

(you don't want it,)

(you look down on it,)

(and even)

(detest it.)

(When that thing really comes to you,)

(the first thing you do would be reject)

(and avoid.)

(In the depths of your heart,)

(a voice tells you)

(you don't deserve it.)

My treat today.

It's not for celebration.

I guess it won't be good.

Yes,

but I should say it first.

Say it. I'm all ears.

The last time my words were pretty hurtful.

I apologize to you.

I'm sorry.